POSITION SUMMARY

Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Obtain and maintain a valid Arkansas Journeyman Plumber’s License.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Direct workers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.
• Clear away debris in a renovation.
• Install oxygen and medical gas in hospitals.
• Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts.
• Use specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as performing computer-assisted welding of small pipes, or working with the special piping used in microchip fabrication.
• Accept and complete job/work orders as assigned.
• Work to implement the Desegregation Plan of the District.
• Document completion of work orders.
• Adhere to the policies of the North Little Rock School District.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Supervisor of Plant Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Regular attendance - Regular attendance to maximize student progress.
• Punctual - Punctual - on time
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience : Four years related experience

Computer Skills

Basic hand-held personal communications/information instrument operation preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

Obtain and maintain a valid Arkansas Journeyman’s Plumber License.
 

Other Requirements

Valid Arkansas Driver's License, ability to successfully pass pre-employment background checks, ability to pass pre-employment drug and background checks, as well as "random" drug testing. The work environment is located generally in a school setting with frequent contact with students and adults. The Maintenance employee is to display appropriate behavior with students at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to carry on telephone conversations)

Sense of Smell  (electrical short-circuits, plumbing leaks and odors)

Sense of Touch (hot, cold)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (goggles, aprons, gloves, boots, hearing, breathing) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The work environment is generally in a school setting or on school district with frequent contact with students and adults. The environment ranges from working inside to working outside on different tasks.  Employees will be exposed to the elements and subject to weather conditions while performing some of the tasks associated with this position.